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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
3
In a bowling feature Larson posted a 179 high while the 166 mark was topped by Audrey Boekelman with 161. The standings highlight standout performances from the women’s league members.
Farm economist Marvin Skadberg of Iowa State University says the large 1961 soybean crop will not depress prices as much as the volume suggests. Carryover next fall will be about 75 million bushels, restoring demand with exports rising, while government price guarantees provide stability and China may reduce imports due to drought.
Friday December 1 features two boys games with the second starting at 7 00 p m at Titonka This brief notes unsatisfactory work slips go out that day and D slips moved to mid grading to aid students Five weeks remain in the semester and home support aims to boost grades Tuesday December 5 sees both teams travel to Lakota Bus times 610 pm and 630 pm Friday December 8 welcomes Ledyard for both boys and girls games Other items include Christmas program December 18 at 8 00 pm and new maps arriving to enhance classroom teaching aids
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club met at Sandra Hoovey’s home with Suzanne Brot as co host for a session on Personality Development. Eighteen members and three leaders attended along with guests Linda Kildal Mrs Boelkes and her niece. Demonstrations included Dry Arrangements by Kathleen Eden Christmas Decorations by Linda Higgins and Blanket Protector by Audrey Boelkes. Guest speaker Mrs Ivan Johnson spoke on Personality Development and Character. Shar on Eden discussed Expense Account Books Kristin Rakow led games. Lunch was provided by Mary Bahling. Reporter Mr and Mrs John Green from Lit Ye Rock stopped by the Loats home Monday afternoon.
Wesley and Prairie Townships held an award night on November 18 at Wesley Odd Fellows Hall. Robert Johnson presented awards to leaders and members of the Wesley Boys 4-H including pins for five years of leadership and trophies for swine production and grooming. Eight-year to four-year member awards went to Philip Seaberg Chris Nygaard Jerry Heinen Duane Heinen Reuben Show. Coffee cake and milk were served after the program. Donald Graham visited at the Waller Stenzel home in Delavan, Minn.
Miss Roslyn June Heesch and Herbert M. Harms wed at Good Hope Lutheran Church Titonka on Sunday November 12. Rev. B H Severin officiated with pomp and candlelit aisles. The couple will live on a farm near Titonka after a weeklong Texas New Mexico honeymoon.
Funeral services for Mrs Tena Jaspers Meyer were held at Ramsey Reformed Church on November 27. She died November 23 at age 88 in Iowa after a long illness. Born November 14 1873 in Grundy County she married Ben H Meyer in 1899 and lived near Titonka before moving there in 1945. She was survived by five children fourteen grandchildren twenty great grandchildren two brothers and a sister.
The Great Books Club will meet at 2 00 p m at the McDonald home on Sunday December 3 with Mike McDonald and Robert Lang leading. Discussion topics include Epictetus and the gospel of Matthew with questions on parables and the first commandment. All are welcome.
The December 7 Adult Farmer Evening School will focus on Farm Liability with Edward Boyken as speaker per Harley Lehman Jr. The session starts at 8 00 p m in the school lunch room and is open to all interested. Steven Buffington is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bradford Buffington for a week.
Roy Mann closes farm auction on his Burt area farm with sale starting 1:00 p.m. Thursday November 30. A. R. McDonald and Ross Struthers hold a dairy dispersal on a Titonka area farm starting 1:00 p.m. Wednesday December 6 featuring 41 Holstein cows and heifers. G. J. Schutter conducts a farm equipment auction on a Titonka area farm starting 12:30 p.m. Thursday December 21. Guests from Blue Earth and Bradford Buffingtons join Thanksgiving at the Buffingtons.
Titonka squads posted two wins at Thompson Tuesday evening. The Titonka girls opened with a 47 to 32 victory, while the boys rallied for a 40 to 36 come-from-behind win. Standouts included Darrell Isebrand and Rod Hench on the boys side.
Kossuth County farmers can obtain the 1962 edition of the Internal Revenue Service Farmer's Tax Guide at the county extension office in Alagna. The guide updates tax rules for farming, includes a 64 page calendar, checklists, a sample tax return, and plain language filing requirements. It aims to assist those preparing farm income tax returns for 1961. Also notes Thanksgiving visits by Kenneth Loats and Pat Irlbeck of Manning and others visiting relatives in Indianola.
Fred Asa 4-H county chair speaks to 200 officers and chairmen at the annual training school. Audrey Gardner and Richard Olson preside over sessions on organization plans parliamentary procedure and role-specific trainings for club leaders and officers.
Kossuth County ASCS announces tentative fall signup deadline for the Wheat Stabilization Program is December 1, 1961. Farmers must file an intention-to-participate form by the deadline. Richard Anderson notes changes from the old law and urges farmers to seek details at the county ASCS office.
Ruth Reed presided at Titania Methodist Church on Sunday November 26 at 7 30. Paul Larsen led the lesson Anita Moore gave devotions. After the business meeting plans were made for a Methodist Men candy sale next month Judy Akkerman led recreation and Judy Isebrands served lunch. Mr and Mrs Clifford Krantz hosted Thanksgiving with the Krantz family.
The Wesley Wizards 4-H Club held its annual award night November 18 1961 with the Wesley Boys 4-H and Prairie Boys 4-H Clubs. Seals were awarded to 17 senior members and top record books were named for each division.
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